Family Court Chronicles

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? In August 2023 Press Were Excluded by a Family Court in Manchester

SO WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?

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Suzanne Martin
Nov 08, 2025
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On August 21, 2023, I was excluded from a family courtroom in Manchester — a decision that would lead to one of the most significant press freedom rulings in family law to date.

How did we get here?

Following my exclusion, I called journalist Louise Tickle, and the following day, she too was excluded by the same judge, prompting a legal challenge that Mr…

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